Chinese Character: 布 (bù - Cloth)
1. Character Basics (基本特征)
Radical: 巾 (towel radical)
Stroke Count: 4
Character Decomposition: 巾 + 卜 (towel + divination)
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2. Pronunciation (发音)
Pinyin: bù (fourth tone)
3. Meaning (含义)
布 primarily means cloth or fabric. It can also refer to spreading or announcing something.
4. Common Words (常用词汇)
- 布料 (bù liào) - fabric
- 布置 (bù zhì) - to arrange
- 宣布 (xuān bù) - to announce
5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)
布 can function as both a noun and a verb, depending on the context.
6. Cultural Background (文化背景)
In Chinese culture, 布 reflects the importance of textiles in traditional society and the concept of spreading information.
7. Example Sentence (例句)
这块布料很柔软。(Zhè kuài bùliào hěn róuruǎn.)
This piece of fabric is very soft.
8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)
Remember 布 as "towel divination" - the 巾 radical represents towel, and 卜 means divination, together forming the concept of cloth or spreading.